Dec 2

Job: Administrative Assistant – Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations (NY)

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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations
Location: New York, NY
Contract: Full-Time 

The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Social Section at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
• Assist in logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
• Edit English in both official/unofficial documents
• Manage appointment schedules for the section, visiting diplomats, and VIPs
• Attend meetings/conferences at UN as necessary
• Respond to inquiries
• Assist other officers and staff in the section when needed

Requirements/Preferences:

• Candidates must be a US citizen or non-US citizen currently with a legal status that allows him/her to stay for an extended period, preferably on permanent basis, and legally work in the US.Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, or related discipline.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills, typing skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc) required
• Japanese language skills preferred

Position begins: Early February, 2016.

Application: Please send a cover letter and resume no later than Tuesday 15 December 2015 to koji.mizumoto@mofa.go.jp  with “PMJ Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls please.